Conservative Celebrities

Rapper 50 Cent once said, “I actually like Bush. In some ways, I’m the George W. Bush of hip hop – nobody likes me, but I’m still gonna run it for the next four years.”

Adam Sandler

Actor Adam Sandler, a Republican, performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention, and has contributed money to Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 Presidential campaign.

Alice Cooper

Rock star Alice Cooper said, “When I read the list of people who are supporting Kerry, if I wasn’t already a Bush supporter, I would have immediately switched.”

Andy Garcia

Actor Andy Garcia is a supporter of the Republican party.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Bodybuilder, actor, businessman, and Republican, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California in 2003.

Ben Stein

Actor Ben Stein was a speechwriter and lawyer for President Richard Nixon, and later for President Gerald Ford.

Bill Belichick

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a registered Republican.

Bo Derek

Model and actress Bo Derek is a conservative Republican who supported George H.W. Bush in 1988 and 1992 and campaigned for his son, George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004, and she appeared at both Republican conventions.

Bruce Willis

In 2007, actor Bruce Willis declared he maintains some Republican ideologies but is currently an independent. He has endorsed every Republican presidential candidate except Bob Dole in 1996.

Charlton Heston

The late actor and one-time NRA president Charlton Heston campaigned for Republicans and Republican Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush.

Cheryl Ladd

Singer, author, and actress Cheryl Ladd is a registered Republican.

Chris Evert

Former World No. 1 professional tennis player Chris Evert was romantically linked with several conservative men, including Republican president Gerald Ford’s son John Gardner Ford.

Stand-up comedian Dennis Miller supported Rudy Giuliani for president in 2008. After Giuliani’s departure from the race, he then expressed his support for John McCain.

Dixie Carter

The late actress Dixie Carter was a registered Republican who described her political views as libertarian. She was interviewed by Bill O’Reilly at the 2000 Republican National Convention. Carter once described herself as “the only Republican in show business.”

Don King

Don King has consistently supported Republican presidential candidates over the years.

Drew Carey

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Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil is a registered Republican.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck

“The View” co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is a registered Republican and outspoken conservative on the show.

Academy-award nominated actor James Woods is a Republican, and he was a vocal supporter of U.S. President George W. Bush and former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani.

Jamie Farr

Former M*A*S*H star Jamie Farr has frequently donated to the Republican National Committee.

Janine Turner

Actress Janine Turner is a frequent contributor to Republican-party candidates and organizations.

Jessica Simpson

Singer Jessica Simpson is a registered Republican.

Jon Voight

Karl Malone

Former NBA star Karl Malone is a registered Republican.

Kathy Ireland

Model Kathy Ireland is a registered Republican.

Kid Rock

Musician Kid Rock is a registered Republican.

Kim Alexis

Model Kim Alexis is a registered Republican.

Kirk Cameron

Actor Kirk Cameron is a registered Republican.

Leann Rimes

Country music singer LeAnn Rimes sang for the GOP faithful at the party aptly called “Red, Rhythm & Rimes.”

LL Cool J

Rapper LL Cool J attended the 2004 Republican National Convention.

Loretta Lynn

Country music singer, songwriter Loretta Lynn is a registered Republican.

Martina Mcbride

Country-pop music singer-songwriter Martina McBride is a registered Republican.

Mary Lou Retton

Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton delivered the Pledge of Allegiance on the second night of the 2004 Republican National Convention.

Meatloaf

Singer Meat Loaf is a registered Republican.

Mike Ditka

Former NFL player and coach Mike Ditka is a self-described “ultra-ultra-ultra conservative.” He reportedly considered running against Democrat Barack Obama for an open seat in the U.S. Senate for Illinois in the 2004 Senate election.

Nick Lachey

Singer Nick Lachey is a registered Republican.

Patricia Heaton

Actress Patricia Heaton is a registered Republican.

Pat Sajak

Wheel Of Fortune host Pat Sajak was a major donor to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and often posts political commentary on his official website. According to public records, Sajak has donated over $17,000 to Republican candidates.

Rachel Hunter

Model and actress Rachel Hunter is a registered Republican.

Robert Conrad

Actor and director Robert Conrad is a registered Republican.

Robert Davi

Actor Robert Davi narrated several film montages that aired during the 2008 Republican National Convention.

Robert Duvall

Actor Robert Duvall was personally invited to Republican President George W. Bush’s inauguration in 2001. According to MSNBC, Duvall narrated most of the videos for the 2008 Republican Convention.

Ronan Tynan

Irish tenor Ronan Tynan performed at the prayer service marking George W. Bush ‘s second inauguration.

Ron Silver

The late actor, director, and producer Ron Silver was an outspoken supporter for President George W. Bush, citing the September 11, 2001 attacks. He spoke at the United States 2004 Republican National Convention.

Sammy Hagar

Former Van Halen member Sammy Hagar is a republican, and contributed thousands of dollars to George W. Bush’s re-election campaign.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is a registered Republican.

Scott Baio

Actor Scott Baio was a member of Young Americans for Freedom, a conservative youth organization.

Shirley Jones

Singer and actress Shirley Jones is a registered Republican who appeared at the 1988 Republican Convention and sang the National Anthem. She also sang at the 2003 lighting of the National Christmas Tree at President George W. Bush’s request.

Stephen Baldwin

Since 2001, actor Stephen Baldwin has become an outspoken Christian conservative, with a Christian ministry and book to his name.

Susan Lucci

Emmy Award winning actress Susan Lucci is an outspoken conservative Republican, and has planned fundraising events for former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani, with the help of his ex-wife, Donna Hanover.

Sylvester Stallone

Actor Sylvester Stallone is a registered Republican.

Ted Nugent

Hard rock guitarist Ted Nugent serves on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association, and was rumored to be under consideration by the Illinois Republican Party as its candidate in that state’s 2004 Senate race.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

In 2000, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention.

Tom Selleck

Actor Tom Selleck is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association. He has endorsed Sen. John McCain for President.

Tony Danza

Actor Tony Danza is a registered Republican.

Trace Adkins

Country music singer Trace Adkins sang the National Anthem at the 2008 Republican National Convention.

Vincent Gallo

Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, Vincent Gallo claims to be a supporter of the Republican Party, and has claimed that his fantasy is “becoming more like the stereotype of the Republican Party.”

Clint Eastwood

Actor, filmmaker Clint Eastwood has been registered as a Republican since 1951 and supported Richard Nixon’s 1968 presidential campaign, he describes himself as a libertarian.

Britney Spears

In 2002, singer Britney Spears said, “Honestly, I think we should just trust our president in every decision that he makes, and we should just support that, you know, and be faithful in what happens.”

Kelsey Grammer

Actor Kelsey Grammer is a member of the Republican Party. In 2008, he endorsed Rudy Giuliani for president; but, once Giuliani had pulled out of the race, Grammer then campaigned for John McCain.

Chuck Norris

Action star Chuck Norris is a Republican. He has donated more than $32,000 to Republican candidates and organizations since 1988. Norris once filled in for Sean Hannity as a co-host on the popular Fox News Channel debate program Hannity & Colmes.

Angie Harmon

Actress Angie Harmon is a Republican. She and her husband delivered a speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention. She supports John McCain for President.

Dennis Hopper

The late actor Dennis Hopper was a registered Republican.

Tom Clancy

Author Tom Clancy has generally been regarded as a political conservative, and has donated over US$256,000 to Republican Party political candidates. Some of his books bear dedications to Republican political figures, most notably Ronald Reagan.

Naomi Judd

Country music singer, songwriter and activist Naomi Judd has been a registered Republican for many years and was a supporter of the George W Bush administration.

Danny Aiello

During an interview with Sean Hannity, actor Danny Aiello pointed out that he is a conservative.

John Elway

Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway has contributed to a number of Republican Party candidates in recent elections. He considered running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican.

Sara Evans

Country music singer Sara Evans performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention.

Leeann Womack

Country singer Lee Ann Womack sang at the Republican National Convention in 2004.

Johnny Ramone

Founding member of the punk rock group The Ramones, Johnny Ramone was registered as a Republican.

Shannon Doherty

Actress Shannon Doherty is a registered Republican.

Richard Petty

NASCAR driver Richard Petty was the Republican nominee for North Carolina Secretary of State in 1996.

Marie Osmond

Country music singer Marie Osmond is a registered Republican.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a registered Republican.

Mel Gibson

Actor Mel Gibson has been widely perceived as a conservative Republican, even though he has never identified himself as such. Many of Gibson’s positions are in accordance with traditional Catholicism. He released a statement in March 2005 condemning the euthanasia of Terri Schiavo, and has criticized stem cell research.